Spokesperson for the United States Department of State Jen Psaki stated that the Government of Ukraine is defending the country of Ukraine, and they have every right to do that.

Debating about the number of sides for the option of a cease-fir, spokesperson for the US Department of State clearly stated that there are two sides on fighting, since "the Russian-backed separatists and the Russians are on the same side."

"The people of Ukraine have the right to live in peace and security without Russian-backed separatists attacking their homes and going into buildings. And I think that's where the root cause of this is and we shouldn't forget that fact." Ms. Psaki emphasized.

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